GRE Word List

ELLIPTICAL

of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse

The meaning of the word elliptical is of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse.

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WordMeaning
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
lancea steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry
incoherentlacking coherence: such as
inscrutablenot readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious
blaseapathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary
brindledhaving obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
interveneto occur, fall, or come between points of time or events
evoketo call forth or up: such as
gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight